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Part of speech: Noun

Senses:

1. An inscription on a bookplate indicating the owner's name.
2. A printed label pasted into a book to indicate ownership.

Usages:

1. Many collectors admire bookplates that feature beautifully designed ex libris inscriptions.
2. The ex libris label sponsored by the local library helps to identify borrowed books.

Sample sentences:

1. The ex libris on this antique bookplate reveals it belonged to a famous author.
2. Upon opening the old novel, she discovered an ex libris indicating it had once been owned by a renowned historian.

Related products:

• Bookplates
• Ex libris stamps
• Book collecting guides